Walter Stuempfig (1914–1970)
Walter Stuempfig is an American artist with 28 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $3,750. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Walter Stuempfig sold in 2026 for $4,826, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Walter Stuempfig on OpeningBid →What is a Walter Stuempfig work worth?
Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Walter Stuempfig work is $3,750.
The median Walter Stuempfig painting sells for $3,750 across 21 lots.
The median Walter Stuempfig work on paper sells for $600 across 1 lots.
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 24 | $3,750†‡ | $12,065 | 87.5% | 2026-04-17 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $600† | $600† | 50% | 2026-09-23 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $1,052–$4,214 | $1,196 | $7,205 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 15 | $2,200–$6,049†‡ | $4,826†‡ | $12,065 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $12,065 |
| Paintings | 2008 | $10,000† |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $600† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Walter Stuempfig worth?
Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Walter Stuempfig work is $3,750. The median Walter Stuempfig painting sells for $3,750 across 21 lots. The median Walter Stuempfig work on paper sells for $600 across 1 lots. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Walter Stuempfig painting?
Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Walter Stuempfig painting is $3,750. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Walter Stuempfig's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Walter Stuempfig painting is $12,065.
What is the average price of a medium Walter Stuempfig painting?
Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Walter Stuempfig painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,826, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Walter Stuempfig's auction record?
Walter Stuempfig's auction record is $12,065, set in 2022.
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